Great Lakes Distillery is a small-batch distillery located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. We hand-craft award winning distilled spirits in limited quantities using old world methods and traditions which we believe result in a superior product.Founded in 2004 by Guy Rehorst, Great Lakes Distillery is the first distillery built in Wisconsin since the end of prohibition. Master distiller Doug MacKenzie produces small-batch, award-winning artisanal spirits using old world handcrafted methods and traditions.We’re a handful of people devoted to the craft of distilling and creating the best distilled spirits possible.As Wisconsin’s original small batch distillery we are anxious to share our unique products and look forward to meeting people who appreciate high quality craft distilled spirits. Give us a try and see for yourself how unique these hand crafted spirits can be.

Tasting Notes

(90°) After Grade A sugar cane molasses was fermented and distilled, Wisconsin maple was added and the blend was distilled again. The rum matured in new, charred American white oak barrels and used bourbon barrels. Light amber in color, quintessential rum aromas of buttery brown sugar and molasses mingle with honeyed and creamy notes of vanilla, cane juice and maple syrup.Founded in 2004 by Guy Rehorst, Great Lakes Distillery is the first distillery built in Wisconsin since the end of prohibition. Master distilller Doug MacKenzie produces small batch, award-winning artisanal spirits using old world handcrafted methods and traditions.